Скачать или смотреть The ROI of Kindness & Leadership: A Conversation with Brian Biro

In this episode, Clint Padgett speaks with Brian Biro — known as "America’s Breakthrough Speaker" and author of "The ROI of Kindness" — to explore how kindness, presence, and respect drive real leadership performance inside teams and organizations.

Drawing on lessons from legendary coaches John Wooden and Bear Bryant, as well as real-world examples from companies like Kaiser Permanente and Chick-fil-A, Brian explains why kindness isn’t a soft skill, but a measurable advantage that improves culture, retention, trust, and collaboration.

The discussion spans Brian’s journey from elite swim coach to corporate leader, the power of belief and expectation, and what it means to become a “Chief Kindness Officer.” Clint and Brian examine how presence builds trust, gratitude fuels performance, and asking better questions unlocks engagement and growth.

Through practical frameworks, neuroscience insights, and memorable stories, Brian demonstrates how leaders can break down silos, elevate team energy, and create environments where people feel valued and perform at their best.

This episode is a masterclass in leadership, culture, and the human side of high performance.

You'll Learn About:
The ROI of kindness in leadership and business performance
Lessons from Coach John Wooden and Bear Bryant on teamwork
Why kindness improves culture, retention, and collaboration
Brian’s journey from elite swim coaching to corporate transformation
The difference between being nice and being truly kind
The Pygmalion Effect and unlocking hidden potential
Becoming a “Chief Kindness Officer”
How presence builds trust and strengthens teams
Gratitude as a performance amplifier
Listening as a leadership superpower
Enabling vs. disabling questions in team communication
Breaking down silos to create synergy
How companies like Kaiser Permanente and Chick-fil-A succeed through culture
Focusing on effort and controllables to drive results
Leadership habits that sustain long-term growth

Links & Resources:
Brian’s website - https://brianbiro.com
Brian’s LinkedIn -   / brianbiro  
Brian’s book, “The ROI of Kindness” - https://amzn.to/4a44P5S
Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com
Clint’s LinkedIn -   / clintpadgett  
Clint’s book, “How Teams Triumph” - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka
Clint’s company, Project Success Inc - https://projectsuccess.com/

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